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Atari Flashback Classics
"The most comprehensive collection of arcade and home console classics. Packed with 150 all-time favorites, rare gems, and inimitable homebrews, Atari Flashback Classics is designed to take advantage of the modern console's unique controls and functionality to bring new life to these iconic Atari games. With all-new achievements, leaderboards, and...
Details
- Released
- December 13, 2018
- Developer
- Atari, Inc.
- Publisher
- Atari, Inc.
- Platforms
- Switch
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Few game companies have survived as long as Atari and now we have a massive collection of 150 games to celebrate their legacy.
Fresh out of the time capsule, Atari brings some of the most famous classics to next-gen consoles. Packed with tons of titles and added features, both casual gamers and hardcore fans can find things within to enjoy. Everything you need to know about both volumes can be found right here!
With 150 games packed into a single Switch cart, quantity is no concern with Atari Flashback Classics. On the other hand, quality is fair consideration, as more
To be clear, I didn’t grow up playing Atari games. We had an Atari console at home, but my dad brought it out only occasionally to show us what games used be like before the Nintendo Entertainment System came along. I don’t have any strong memories or feelings associated with Atari, so it is likely that I am not the target audience for Atari Flashback Classics. That said, it is going to be hard for anyone without a strong affinity for Atari games to enjoy the gameplay that these titles offer. I can certainly appreciate the value of seeing where video games got their start, but we have come…
Even though I was born a full ten years after the videogame crash of 1983, I’ve always had a fond relationship with Atari. My first ever gaming system was an Atari Lynx. Back when I started collecting retro consoles, a “Darth Vader” Atari 2600 was my first purchase. I even had the honor of having both of those consoles signed by no one other than Nolan Bushnell himself. Whenever Atari decides to release a brand new game or product, I always end up looking forward to it, VCS included. Ou...